Author Archives: David Isenberg

White South African Mercenaries Are Indiscriminately Killing People in Mozambique

Published on by David Isenberg

White South African Mercenaries Are Indiscriminately Killing People in Mozambique An Amnesty International report released today alleges civilian killings by these mercenaries as part of the growing war in Mozambique. NT… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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South African company to investigate after Amnesty says it shot at civilians in Mozambique

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South African company to investigate after Amnesty says it shot at civilians in Mozambique By Reuters• 2 March 2021 Six months since their first seizure of the port town, fighters of Ahlu… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Cabo Delgado: Mozambican general denies “war crime” allegations

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Cabo Delgado: Mozambican general denies “war crime” allegations – DW 8:45 CAT | 08 Mar 2021 File photo: DW Bertolino Capitine said that Amnesty International’s report brought “untruths” and denied hiring… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

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Running story MOZAMBIQUE Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare The development of Cabo Delgado province’s vast gas resources has brought with it the emergence of an armed insurgency, one… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private prison problems

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Katherine Hawkins, Project on Government Oversight Private prison problems The language of corporate self-praise, would you might think, have little to tell us. But consider these word changes in the self-descriptions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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After a furious backlash, TSU president backs off CoreCivic board post paying more than $200K

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After a furious backlash, TSU president backs off CoreCivic board post paying more than $200K Adam Tamburin Nashville Tennessean Feb. 19, 2021 Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover quickly reversed her… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Rise of Chinese Military Contractors in Africa

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Non-State Actors The Rise of Chinese Military Contractors in Africa February 24, 2021 Eren Ersozoglu Key Findings With over 200,000 Chinese workers, 10,000 Chinese companies, and the rollout of Belt and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenaries and War: Understanding Private Armies Today

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Publications Mercenaries and War: Understanding Private Armies Today By Sean McFate Dec. 4, 2019 — Download PDF 2030 hours, February 7, 2018. The opening salvo of artillery was so intense that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Moscow’s mercenaries: How Russia is swelling the global market for private military companies

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Homepage : In-depth : Moscow’s mercenaries: How Russia is swelling the global market for private military companies Ruslan Trad Moscow’s mercenaries: How Russia is swelling the global market for private military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s Wagner mercenaries working on illicit oil shipping, Libyan sources say

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Russia’s Wagner mercenaries working on illicit oil shipping, Libyan sources say Vehicles and trucks as well as excavators and Russian Wagner Group’s mercenaries convoys were seen on Tuesday heading to Sirte,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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